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Hebrew — Hebrew Language and Literature † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Hebrew Language and Literature Hebrew was the language spoken by the ancient Israelites, and in which were composed nearly all of the books of the Old Testament. The name Hebrew … Catholic encyclopedia

Hebrew — He brew, a. Of or pertaining to the Hebrews; as, the Hebrew language or rites. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

Hebrew — (adj.) late O.E., from O.Fr. Ebreu, from L. Hebraeus, from Gk. Hebraios, from Aramaic ebhrai, corresponding to Heb. ibhri an Israelite, lit. one from the other side, in reference to the River Euphrates, or perhaps simply signifying immigrant;… … Etymology dictionary

Hebrew — ► NOUN 1) a member of an ancient people living in what is now Israel and Palestine, who established the kingdoms of Israel and Judah. 2) the Semitic language of the Hebrews, in its ancient or modern form. 3) old fashioned and sometimes offensive… … English terms dictionary

Hebrew — /hee brooh/, n. 1. a member of the Semitic peoples inhabiting ancient Palestine and claiming descent from Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; an Israelite. 2. a Semitic language of the Afroasiatic family, the language of the ancient Hebrews, which,… … Universalium

Hebrew — [[t]hi͟ːbruː[/t]] Hebrews 1) N UNCOUNT Hebrew is a language that was spoken by Jews in former times. A modern form of Hebrew is spoken now in Israel. He is a fluent speaker of Hebrew. 2) N COUNT In former times, a Hebrew was a Jewish person.… … English dictionary

Hebrew — /ˈhibru / (say heebrooh) noun 1. a member of that branch of the Semitic people descended from the line of Abraham; an Israelite; a Jewish person. 2. a Semitic language in either classical or modern form: a. Classical Hebrew or Biblical Hebrew,… … Australian English dictionary

Hebrew — I UK [ˈhiːbruː] / US [ˈhɪˌbru] noun Word forms Hebrew : singular Hebrew plural Hebrews 1) [uncountable] one of the official languages of Israel. It is a modern form of the older language that the Old Testament was written in. 2) [countable] a… … English dictionary

Hebrew — A name applied to the Israelites in Scripture only by one who is a foreigner (Gen. 39:14, 17; 41:12, etc.), or by the Israelites when they speak of themselves to foreigners (40:15; Ex. 1:19), or when spoken of an contrasted with other peoples… … Easton's Bible Dictionary